CONSCIOUS COUPLING: Ophelia and Ryder
How do two creative souls co-exist? We talk with photographer Ophelia Mikkelson and artist Ryder Jones on partnership, collaboration and balance.
Is your sun protection factor (SPF) squeaky clean?
It might seem murky, but not all synthetics are as evil as they are perceived.
Why the internet was obsessed with SAVAGE x FENTY Vol. 2
An embodiment of diversity, inclusivity, change and positivity — all under the umbrella of entertainment and fashion.
Ganni wants you to wear old plastic bottles (aka EcoLife)
Lift your normcore game to lofty new heights with post-consumer recycled polyester sweats and tees.
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‘Big Rad Wolf’ documents the downfall of American Apparel
Catch the new documentary that follows the rise and fall of one of fashion’s biggest phenomenons.
In memory of the father of DIY furniture, Enzo Mari
We celebrate the achievements of Enzo Mari, the Italian designer, artist, theorist, critic and forefather of open-sourcing.
In-ear chic
APPLE x ASOS? Dior? Gucci? Bottega Veneta? Off-White? Miu Miu? Louis Vuitton? Ferragamo? Fendi? Prada? Luxury brands riding on the mass-market coattails.
Five striking vases for striking floral arrangements
The art of floral arranging comes in many shapes and sizes. My motto? Keep it simple.
Does cottagecore live up to the hype? We investigate
We’re searching for the simple life, but not as Paris and Nicole knew it.
Two Swedish superstars team to collaborate on, you guessed it, candles
BYREDO and IKEA announce the ready of their two-years-in-the-making collaboration with immaculate timing.
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Fashion’s Maryam Nassir Zadeh finally muses the man
Inspired by the changing muses around her, downtown New York’s coolest launches a menswear collection that both sexes are eager to lap up.
Diary your fair share of the 2021 Auckland Art Fair
This coming February, schedule your head back into The Cloud for the return of an unmissable event.
Pretend you’re deep in resort life with Hej Hej’s new collection
Strong, durable and breathable — linen is the best way to nail summer.
Breaking down systemic barriers at the top of the art world
The year 2022 will (finally) see America represented at the Venice Biennale by a woman of colour, sculptor Simone Leigh.
INDEX EXCLUSIVE: A pre-launch peek at Entire Studios
We pick the genius brains of founders, Sebastian Hunt and Dylan Richards, and share exclusive behind-the-scenes snapshots of the lookbook photoshoot.
INDEX STYLE: Retrofit your kitchen
Vintage and classics, the best way to get your retail therapy fix minus the landfill guilts.
Acne Studios’ ode to marble (via a hostage crisis)
Acne Studios continue to cement their place in history with another revolutionary renovation.
MUSHROOM MATERIAL: An update on the (literally) growing fashion trend
How the magical mycelium structure of mushrooms is stepping in to save the fashion world.
In conversation with Emily Karaka
Emily Karaka’s current show ‘Four Paintings’ at Visions in Auckland continues to prove her importance not just as an artist but as an activist.
PERIOD RED, the new Pantone colour of the month year?
Red — the colour of passion, heat, love, danger, power, anger, energy and menstrual blood.
Wynn Hamlyn’s (zesty yellow) debut flagship store has landed
Wynn Hamlyn open their first bricks-and-mortar and boldly brave the unpredictably of a new, pandemic-affected world.
EXCLUSIVE: We talk art (and more) with TALK ART’s Robert Diament
We zoom interview Robert Diament, one half of podcast phenomenon, TALK ART, and the director of Carl Freedman Gallery and Counter Editions.
A luxury leathergoods brand partners with a charity store
New Zealand’s Yu Mei team up with the Wellington City Mission in a bid to raise $50,000 for those most in need.
Can fashion’s fatphobic tendencies be cured once and for all?
Will there come a day when the prefix of ‘plus-size’ can be dropped?
Natural rug atelier, Nodi, open their new flagship showroom
A purveyor of handcrafted textiles, Nodi Rugs’ flagship showroom shifts to Ponsonby with their full range of rugs on display.
A round up of excellent New Zealand art books and editions
Stoic patriotism in the New Zealand art world is a ‘thing’ for good reason. Our artists are topping-the-world-charts exemplars.
Cultural Calendar
Michael Hight, @GOW LANGSFORD GALLERY
28/OCT – 21/NOV
Denys Watkins, @WEASEL GALLERY
28/OCT – 21/NOV
Jess Johnson and Simon Ward, @THE DOWSE ART MUSEUM
14/NOV – 21/MAR
Craig Wright, @ALLPRESS STUDIO
28/OCT – 5/NOV
Veranoa Hetet, @THE DOWSE ART MUSEUM
10/OCT – 28/FEB
Nina Power, @MERCY PICTURES
16/OCT – 7/NOV
Gemma Smith, @STARKWHITE
6/OCT — 7/NOV
John Walsh, @PAGE GALLERIES
15/OCT – 7/NOV
Areez Katki, @SUMER
17/OCT – 14/NOV
